Ellie's POV
The sharp pain in my heart was immediate and familiar. Of course Dominic had accepted Vivian's invitation without hesitation. From the very beginning, he'd always cared for her.
I'd been running around like a fool for years, constantly getting in the way of their relationship. No wonder he hated me so much.
The hallway behind me buzzed with excited whispers as students processed what had just happened. I could feel their eyes on my back, waiting for me to turn around and make a scene.
Everyone expected me to regret this moment. To beg Dominic to change his mind. To throw myself at his feet and plead for another chance.
But I didn't look back. I kept walking, my steps firm and purposeful. I was done repeating the same mistakes.
The rest of the school day passed in a blur of curious stares and whispered conversations. News of Dominic accepting Vivian's invitation had spread like wildfire.
By lunch, I'd overheard at least three different versions of the story. Some people sai
